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Beauty & Cosmetology

Master makeup artistry and salon skincare with hands-on practice from week one.

Duration
9 months
Level
Certificate
Fees
KSh 65,000
Certification
NITA certificate in Beauty & Cosmetology
Beauty & Cosmetology

Small classes with working professionals as instructors — every session is hands-on.

Program overview

What you'll learn

From a professional makeup look to a full bridal transformation, our Beauty & Cosmetology program builds the practical skills salons actually hire for. You'll train in a real working salon environment, practise on models and start building your portfolio during the course, not after it.

Program highlights

  • Train in a real salon with professional tools and products
  • Portfolio-building bridal and editorial shoots during the course
  • Cover makeup, skincare, manicure, pedicure and salon reception
  • Placement support with partner salons and spa chains in Nairobi

Curriculum

A structured course, module by module

  • Salon hygiene & professional conduct
  • Customer care and consultations
  • Skin types and analysis
  • Tools, products and equipment handling
  • Facial treatments and masks
  • Cleansing routines
  • Spa therapy and relaxation techniques
  • Manicure and pedicure
  • Everyday and office makeup
  • Bridal and evening looks
  • Editorial and photoshoot makeup
  • Hair styling, braids and formal upstyles
  • Pricing your services
  • Running a salon studio
  • Client retention and referrals
  • Industry attachments

Career paths

Where this program can take you

  • Professional makeup artist
  • Salon & spa therapist
  • Bridal & special-events beauty consultant
  • Salon studio founder

Ready to begin your Beauty & Cosmetology journey?

Enrollment for the next intake is open. Our admissions team will take you through the rest.